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Definition of moon gate in English:

moon gate

noun

‘The visitor is guided by the design techniques of zigzag bridges, corridors, pavilions and moon gates to move to specific vantage points for observation and contemplation of unique views.’

‘Walk over to the southwest corner of the courtyard and look back at the moon gate.’

‘Entry is through a circular stone moon gate that leads over a pre-Roman style split-bough path to the inner circle where the elements of earth, air, fire and water combine to induce a sense of tranquillity.’

‘Circular elements are repeated throughout this landscape with several more moon gates, flowing paths, a round fire pit and two spherical reflective pools.’

‘In addition, with the smaller moon gates found in real Chinese gardens, the circular shape forces a person entering the garden to step single file over the rounded threshold of the gate, further emphasizing the experience of entering.’

‘A traditional circular entrance, or moon gate, creates the sense of entering a special place.’

‘The moon gates allow the trees to be visually isolated from each other.’

‘There are several shrines set in the rocky hillside, linked by winding paths through moon gates.’

‘The shrine of the Sleeping Buddha is reached via a steep set of steps wound through two moon gates.’

‘In the maze of courtyards with round moon gates that lead to other courtyards, and smoky altars, I dropped some money into an offering pan filled with Chinese renminbi, and some more change into the cups of the elderly women who sit by the moon gate asking for alms.’